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Landlords in Greater Manchester Struggle to Keep Up with Changing Property Rules
Landlords in Greater Manchester say they face difficulties keeping up with changes to policy and regulation. Research from the TDS Charitable Foundation will underpin a programme called Better Renting to help landlords understand and comply with their responsibilities.
Government fails to explain how landlord privacy will be protected under PRS Database
The government has reassured landlords it will safeguard their privacy in the PRS Database, but has provided no details on how. Property118 contacted the government after concerns were raised by landlords about privacy and how their data will be handled.
UK Rental Market 2026: Regional Trends, Rent Growth & Tenant Demand
Rent growth is cooling but not reversing. ONS data shows average UK rents up 2.4% in the year to January 2026, with the South West and North East leading and London lagging. Here is what the regional picture means for valuations, yields and tenant demand this year.
Clearsprings Asylum Accommodation Profits: Are Landlords Getting a Fair Deal?
MPs have questioned Clearsprings' profits, reinvestment and group payments. Property118 asks landlords supplying its properties whether guaranteed rent and less hassle match their experience.
Spanish Housing Measures Raise Questions for UK Rental Market
Spain's housing crisis and legislative response could offer insights into potential future rental market regulation in the UK, according to analysis of recent political developments.
Propertymark Launches Pet Guide for Letting Agents as Rental Rules Diverge Across UK
Propertymark has published a new guide to help letting agents and landlords handle tenant pet requests, as rules continue to change across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
One Third of HMRC-Listed Tax Software Cannot File Full Landlord Returns
Analysis of HMRC's official software list shows 44 of 128 products approved for Making Tax Digital cannot yet file complete tax returns for landlords.
Propertymark Launches Guide to Tenant Pet Requests for Letting Agents
Propertymark has launched a renting with pets guide for letting agent members, covering pet request handling, UK-wide rules and practical steps to reduce risk and disputes.
Rent Controls Needed Now, Campaigners Warn as Reforms 'Take Years'
The London Renters Union says Government plans to tackle rogue landlords and build council homes will take years, and calls for rent controls to ease pressure on tenants now.
Third of Making Tax Digital software cannot yet file full returns
Analysis of HMRC's own list shows one in three landlord Making Tax Digital products cannot yet file a full tax return, as the November quarterly deadline approaches.
Build To Rent Investment Volumes Remain High, Reports Landlord Today
Landlord Today reports upbeat results from recent Build To Rent investment, with the sector attracting relatively high volumes of investment.
Landlords Face Six Days a Year on Making Tax Digital Admin
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is claimed to cost landlords six full days a year in admin, as the regime marks six months since coming into force.